BoxRec

benji12345 wrote:i have just seen on peter madonagh twitter that hes been give rematch against heffron and by the sounds of it is feeling up to the challenge even though was a one sided fight last time out i feel macdonagh will be pretty much oozing with confidence since a contravecial decision with hot prospect bradley skeete (imo it could have gone either way) soo going off his last fight this rematch could be a cracker aslong as macdonagh comes out of his shell could also lead too plenty more openings for heffron too unload .

Adamj1987 wrote:like always i'll cheer pete

palooka wrote:

Adamj1987 wrote:like always i'll cheer pete

Good lad, if he's your pal; not really sure about his story. I've seen him box a few times and don't know what to make of him, he is fit, game and tough and not a real hitter. If you know him, what are his aims? Is boxing a job or does he feel he can move up the ratings?

Peter Parker wrote:

benji12345 wrote:i have just seen on peter madonagh twitter that hes been give rematch against heffron and by the sounds of it is feeling up to the challenge even though was a one sided fight last time out i feel macdonagh will be pretty much oozing with confidence since a contravecial decision with hot prospect bradley skeete (imo it could have gone either way) soo going off his last fight this rematch could be a cracker aslong as macdonagh comes out of his shell could also lead too plenty more openings for heffron too unload .

I wonder how Heffron feels about this bout, bit of a come down from potential matches with Barnes, Smith and Gavin. McDonagh makes everyone look bad, at this stage it's not a move forward, maybe they could not get anyone better, but Heffron is looking to get big fights, not rematches with fighters he has beat before, he should be fighting for an eliminator, to get into position.

Frankie Gavin wrote:Yeah his quiet lad exciting to watch tho, an the winner of this fight gets a voluntary so maybe frank banking on me winning then he got some welters in his stable..

Arniesgym wrote:Ronnie was ready to fight u on the upton park bill, YOU didn't want to fight there.

Peter Parker wrote:

Frankie Gavin wrote:Yeah his quiet lad exciting to watch tho, an the winner of this fight gets a voluntary so maybe frank banking on me winning then he got some welters in his stable..

So if you win and Mcdonagh wins then you and Mcdonagh could fight for the british title ? If that is the case, I am sure there will be a lot of people not happy about not getting a shot. This is what is wrong with boxing in this country, a lot of the top promoters are keeping titles in house, by pitting their champions against their own fighters, just like Warren has done before Burns/Walsh, Cleverley/Bellew, Heffron is with Warren, not sure if Mcdonagh still is, but one thing for sure is that he will be if he was to beat Heffron. Heffron was due to fight Smith, Gavin and Barnes which if he had won one of these, would have qualified him for a shot at the title, as he would have proved himself at a higher level ( Smith being unbeaten ) now he fights a journeyman ( all be it a good one ) to get a shot, not saying Heffron is not good enough, just that there are other fighters out there more qualified.

jessi wrote:

Peter Parker wrote:

Frankie Gavin wrote:Yeah his quiet lad exciting to watch tho, an the winner of this fight gets a voluntary so maybe frank banking on me winning then he got some welters in his stable..

So if you win and Mcdonagh wins then you and Mcdonagh could fight for the british title ? If that is the case, I am sure there will be a lot of people not happy about not getting a shot. This is what is wrong with boxing in this country, a lot of the top promoters are keeping titles in house, by pitting their champions against their own fighters, just like Warren has done before Burns/Walsh, Cleverley/Bellew, Heffron is with Warren, not sure if Mcdonagh still is, but one thing for sure is that he will be if he was to beat Heffron. Heffron was due to fight Smith, Gavin and Barnes which if he had won one of these, would have qualified him for a shot at the title, as he would have proved himself at a higher level ( Smith being unbeaten ) now he fights a journeyman ( all be it a good one ) to get a shot, not saying Heffron is not good enough, just that there are other fighters out there more qualified.

That's not forget Frankie has already beaten Peter over 6 rounds ( taking every round ) a couple of years ago

Peter Parker wrote:On tonights fight Heffron ain't ready to step up yet, he is too open, no defense and he don't punch hard enough for his style, his trainer said he could beat Gavin now, is he serious, Mcdonagh did well but he looks an old fighter, but still has a lot of heart, I also thought Heffron should have been deducted a point for hitting low that would have made it a draw, I feel Heffron has gone backwards from a year ago when he looked good, maybe it is inactivity who knows ? If he carries on fighting like that with his chin exposed, he will get stopped, needs to think about defense when he attacks, as well.

JamesH wrote:

Arniesgym wrote:Ronnie was ready to fight u on the upton park bill, YOU didn't want to fight there.

In fairness, I understand that more than one fighter had concerns about fighting on that show.

jessi wrote:

Peter Parker wrote:On tonights fight Heffron ain't ready to step up yet, he is too open, no defense and he don't punch hard enough for his style, his trainer said he could beat Gavin now, is he serious, Mcdonagh did well but he looks an old fighter, but still has a lot of heart, I also thought Heffron should have been deducted a point for hitting low that would have made it a draw, I feel Heffron has gone backwards from a year ago when he looked good, maybe it is inactivity who knows ? If he carries on fighting like that with his chin exposed, he will get stopped, needs to think about defense when he attacks, as well.

Yes, I agree he should of had a point deducted but in my eyes he still would of won the fight, his not ready for Gavin any time soon ( if ever ) it's a fight that would make Gavin look good so I'm up for it !

Peter Parker wrote:

jessi wrote:

Peter Parker wrote:On tonights fight Heffron ain't ready to step up yet, he is too open, no defense and he don't punch hard enough for his style, his trainer said he could beat Gavin now, is he serious, Mcdonagh did well but he looks an old fighter, but still has a lot of heart, I also thought Heffron should have been deducted a point for hitting low that would have made it a draw, I feel Heffron has gone backwards from a year ago when he looked good, maybe it is inactivity who knows ? If he carries on fighting like that with his chin exposed, he will get stopped, needs to think about defense when he attacks, as well.

Yes, I agree he should of had a point deducted but in my eyes he still would of won the fight, his not ready for Gavin any time soon ( if ever ) it's a fight that would make Gavin look good so I'm up for it !

Yes, I meant on the refs scorecard, it was a bit too close on the refs card, but for me I never thought Heffron was in danger of losing, but the performance was not good enough, a boxer like Gavin would pick holes in Heffron, I am worried how easy it is to load up on the lad and land, leaves himself so open when he attacks.

curtis wood wrote:I'm a light welter but if a good opportunity came at welter then I'd listen